It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.  ~ E.E. Cummings

As a teen, you are at a crucial point in your life - the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Your teen years are arguably the most important stage of your life - it is here you will lay the foundations for your adult life. It is also here that you can start to lose focus and direction - the distractions of life become greater, the choices seem to be endless, the pressures more unbearable. Be it from parents, peers or outside influences, we can often become disillusioned with what we are experiencing and left with feelings of confusion and doubt.

We might lash out at all around us, confused and angry, or keep ourselves so busy we don't have time to think what may happen next. And in a worst case scenario - we ignore it completely, hoping one day it will go away. This is not healthy.

But it doesn't have to be this way. With an experienced life coach working with you, you'll discover that no challenge is unwinnable, no obstacle insurmountable.

We all have that inner voice asking us the questions only we can honestly answer....

• Who am I?
• Where do I belong?
• What are my goals?

...and these are probably only a few of the questions you may be asking yourself. You are not alone! While they may seem intimidating, almost overwhelming at first, these are important questions that deserve to be answered. The insecurities that that come with these types of questions can manifest themselves in many ways - but most often as the fears that lead to us doubting ourselves, and that will end up holding us back from trying to achieve what we want to.

It seems like these are beyond your control, but they are in fact the one part of your life you have complete control over! These questions are an excellent starting point in your journey of self-discovery - unwritten chapters in your life, chapters only you can author !

Aspirations Coaching will help today's teen find their place in the world and help them be where they want to be. I can help you:

• Gain more self confidence and increase your self esteem
• Gather ideas and plans for exciting career options
• Take responsibility for your actions
• Outline what you want to accomplish
• Help you accomplish your goals

Parents benefit as well.
For the parent who seems confused and at a loss as to what to do to calm your childs restless spirit, a life coach can help restore peace to the household by helping your child focus on what is important to her or him, and can teach you how to effectively support your teen in their transition into adulthood.

Find out more today - contact Aspirations Coaching!

One is not born a woman, one becomes one. ~ Simone de Beauvoir

Between work, family, and social commitments, the focus on our own health, happiness and personal evolution often gets neglected. We make sure everyone and everything else is taken care of first as we surrender to the pressures of the day. As these pressures mount, we start to feel that we are losing control, and soon we start to lose confidence in our abilities to rise above what is dragging us down. Eventually, we settle for what is given to us instead of aspiring for what we want. Whether you're a mother, a professional, or both, you need to be more proactive about taking care of your own needs right now - and in order to accomplish this you have to be selfish!

Being selfish isn't always a bad thing. It forces you to pay attention to the one thing you've truly been overlooking - YOU! The years spent raising a family, pursuing a career (or both), and just generally helping those around us can leave you wondering if there's anything left in the tank for you. Eventually it will catch up with you, and can leave you feeling exhausted, confused and frustrated. You need peace and clarity.

However, getting from a place of confusion to state of clarity is not an easy journey to make. It takes drive, desire, and direction - something we may feel we are sorely lacking in.

Aspirations Coaching can help - with all three !

If you're at this site, then you already have the desire! The drive comes with re-aligning your priorities to show you how you can balance your day - and life - in a more efficient and productive way. Direction comes with goal setting - once you understand and create your goals, it's much easier to attain them!

Reach out to Aspirations Coaching today!

Throughout my life, in one capacity or another, I think I have always been a coach. Coaching is something I have always been intrigued with and loved, and it is something which comes naturally to me. It was in 1999 that I became interested in life coaching, and it wasn't long after that I took the "leap" - I trained through the Coaches Training Institute of California, completing my Co-Active Life Cirriculum with high accolades, and higher hopes! So far, it has been a thrilling journey!

Along with my Co-Active Life Coaching training, I have a degree in Sociology the The University of Western Ontario and a diploma in Child and Youth counseling from George Brown College. Over the past 17 years I have been working with youth, children and adults in many different capacities - group homes, locked facilities, job action programming, and of course life coaching. Gaining a true understanding of people and supporting others is what I do best and is very important to me.

Growing up in Northern Manitoba (Canada) had a tremendous impact on how I view life, and my place in it. The strong feeling of community that was cultivated during my childhood has carried over into my adult life, and greatly influences my outlook and perspectives today. Through my struggles and challenges I have learned many lessons; in facing these challenges and struggles, I have taken many risks and made many mistakes along the way. I'll be the first to admit it wasn't easy, but it was certainly worth it. It has given me a some wonderful life experiences, experiences I will use to work with clients who are looking for a positive life change.

I have been an active member of all the communities I find myself in, big or small. Living in Oakville, Ontario with a wonderful family and many friends, I pride myself on continuing the "village" traditions of my home town, keeping people connected and enjoying life. By guiding, providing accountability, developing new perspectives and processing the joys and sadness of life with my clients, they are able to effectively improve the quality of their lives, their careers and their family, leading to greater satisfaction, fulfillment and personal and professional success.

Incorporating the skills and values I've learned in life into my coaching is what makes me unique, successful, and, as we say in coaching, "magnificent", and you can be that way too !

Contact me today !